T20 World Cup 2021, SCO Vs NAM Highlights: Namibia beat Scotland by 4 wickets in World Cup opener

T20 World Cup 2021, SCO Vs NAM Highlights: A 2nd consecutive loss for Scotland as Namibia, the debutant nation won a tight competition by 4 wickets with 5 balls left in Abu Dhabi in the World T20.

Namibia won the toss and decided to bowl first. The newest team at the Super 12 opener were on fire right from the first ball. Scotland's top order was brought to ruins in the first over itself as Rupel Trumplemann collected 3 wickets in 4 balls.

Thereafter, the Scottish players lost wickets at regular intervals and could only manage to put up a score of 109 runs on board.

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Namibia's chase was also threatened by the opposition. However, the team made it to the finish line courtesy of JJ Smit who came in late but scored a crucial 32 off 23. Michael Leak took 2 wickets for his side giving away just 12 runs.

Namibia who have amassed a splendid run rate of +550 will now stay at ease in their remaining 4 Super 12 games against the higher ranking countries.